Sustainability Sourcing Manager

T-Mobile T-Mobile · Telecom · Frisco, TX

The Sustainability Sourcing Manager role at T-Mobile focuses on developing and implementing sustainability projects and strategic programs within the company's supply chain. This involves monitoring sustainability efforts, supporting cross-functional groups to achieve targets, managing sustainability plans, and assessing risks. The role also includes participating in supplier selection and management based on environmental impacts, facilitating audits, preparing GHG inventory reports, ensuring compliance with reporting standards (Sox, SEC), and managing supplier scorecards. Additionally, it involves liaising with technical personnel and supporting the evolution of energy and sustainability technology portfolios.

What you'd actually do

  1. Requires knowledge and proficiency in a wide range of global sustainability issues, customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing, talent management and results focused
  2. Support for the governance around portfolio operations involving LEED, REC, Net Zero, water conservation, waste/circular economy, and other sustainable operations frameworks
  3. Working in sustainability team to implement new technologies, identify cost savings opportunities, leading initiatives, tracking, and engaging the platform team on issues related to sustainability management
  4. Participate in the selection and management of suppliers with environmental / sustainability impacts, including but not limited to waste, energy, water, hazardous materials, supply chain, construction, transportation, and environmental auditing
  5. Facilitate audits of environmentally select suppliers and their respective manufacturing processes to evaluate potential sustainability and environmental affairs risks

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
  • Acceptable areas of study include Sustainability (Required)
  • 4-7 years - Experience in a combination of, Corporate Social Responsibility, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability practices and programs (Required)
  • 4-7 years - Experience in GHG protocols and reporting (Required)
  • Expertise in negotiating terms and managing contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and cost savings. (Required)
  • Proficient user of LEED Online, NetZero Cloud, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. (Required)
  • Financial Analysis - Proven financial acumen. (Required)
  • Analytics Strong analytical skills to assess energy and sustainability data and make informed decisions. (Required)
  • Problem Solving - Ability to identify issues in the procurement process and develop effective solutions. (Required)
  • Business Insight - Understanding of market trends and business principles relevant to procurement and supply chain management. (Required)
  • Microsoft Excel- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting in sourcing activities. (Required)

Nice to have

  • 4-7 years - Proven experience developing and implementing business strategy, extensive business case writing, strong background in market intelligence research, and proficient in negotiation strategy and tactics (Preferred)
  • Strategic Sourcing - Ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that align with corporate objectives. (Preferred)
  • Project Management - Capability to balance multiple sourcing projects, ensuring they meet timelines and corporate standards. (Preferred)
  • Leadership Skills in leading teams and projects, encouraging a collaborative and results driven enviornment (Preferred)
  • Sustainability Frameworks Certifications Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, certifications, and principles such as the Triple Bottom Line, Energy Star, LEED, Kyoto Protocol (Preferred)

What the JD emphasized

  • Sustainability Frameworks Certifications Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, certifications, and principles such as the Triple Bottom Line, Energy Star, LEED, Kyoto Protocol (Preferred)
  • Sustainability (Required)
  • GHG protocols and reporting (Required)